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AY09 ZLE

2009 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,201 mi
Last recorded151,201 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZLE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 151,201 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 139,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to inner rim of wheel

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 133,547 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 129,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 123,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 111,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,245 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 89,948 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 89,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 81,672 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 73,300 miles

possible sound of injector leaking

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AY09 ZLE is a 2009 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY09 ZLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY09 ZLE registered?

AY09 ZLE is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 ZLE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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